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Rose Dipinto Santamaria, 92, wife of the late Dominick Santamaria died at Apple Rehab in Guilford and went to join her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 28,2014. Rose was born in Turi, Italy on November 27, 1921 to Antonio Dipinto and Palma Stanisci. When she was 14 yrs old she lost both her parents and traveled aboard the Conte Di Savoia to live with her Aunt Jenny in Guilford. CT, arriving February 11, 1935. She was a hard worker with her uncle at his landscaping business and at the Guilford Cannery packing tomatoes.
She married Dominick Santamaria March 29, 1941 at St. George Church in Guilford and took great pride in raising her family. Rose enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Before arthritis set in she would crochet everything from delicate doilies and tablecloths to afghans. Since 1983 she had lived in Guilford Senior Housing on Boston Terrace where she had many friends. She continued to work well into her seventies, never asking for help from anyone. Family was number one and she loved everyone.
She is survived by children Antonio (Jackie) of Clinton, Marie Cullen (Larry) of Higganum, Larry (Pauline) of Guilford, Jenny Morse (Robert) of Guilford, Michael (Linda) of Clinton, Debra Bennett of New Haven. Also survived by 16 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren and one great great grandchild and a sister Camela of Italy. Predeceasing her were her husband Dominick Santamaria, Sr., children Dominick, Jr, Patricia, and John, her parents, brother Lorenzo and great grandson Jonathan Santamaria.
The family thanks the staff at Apple Rehab for the care given their mother during her stay.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Thursday, February 6 at 11:30. Burial will follow Mass in St. George Cemetery, Hubbard Rd, Guilford. Friends may call prior to Mass on Thursday from 9 to 11 am at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guilford Meals on Wheels, 310 State St, Suite # 200, Guilford, CT 06437.
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Rose Dipinto Santamaria, 92, wife of the late Dominick Santamaria died at Apple Rehab in Guilford and went to join her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 28,2014. Rose was born in Turi, Italy on November 27, 1921 to Antonio Dipinto and Palma Stanisci. When she was 14 yrs old she lost both her parents and traveled aboard the Conte Di Savoia to live with her Aunt Jenny in Guilford. CT, arriving February 11, 1935. She was a hard worker with her uncle at his landscaping business and at the Guilford Cannery packing tomatoes.
She married Dominick Santamaria March 29, 1941 at St. George Church in Guilford and took great pride in raising her family. Rose enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Before arthritis set in she would crochet everything from delicate doilies and tablecloths to afghans. Since 1983 she had lived in Guilford Senior Housing on Boston Terrace where she had many friends. She continued to work well into her seventies, never asking for help from anyone. Family was number one and she loved everyone.
She is survived by children Antonio (Jackie) of Clinton, Marie Cullen (Larry) of Higganum, Larry (Pauline) of Guilford, Jenny Morse (Robert) of Guilford, Michael (Linda) of Clinton, Debra Bennett of New Haven. Also survived by 16 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren and one great great grandchild and a sister Camela of Italy. Predeceasing her were her husband Dominick Santamaria, Sr., children Dominick, Jr, Patricia, and John, her parents, brother Lorenzo and great grandson Jonathan Santamaria.
The family thanks the staff at Apple Rehab for the care given their mother during her stay.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Thursday, February 6 at 11:30. Burial will follow Mass in St. George Cemetery, Hubbard Rd, Guilford. Friends may call prior to Mass on Thursday from 9 to 11 am at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guilford Meals on Wheels, 310 State St, Suite # 200, Guilford, CT 06437.